Beginners Guitar 101

Getting my mom’s old Fender Classical Guitar out of the dusty case this week reminded me of my first guitar-playing days…

I taught myself how to strum two or three basic chords on a nylon-stringed mammoth of a guitar – my poor fingers! After enrolling me in lessons for a few months, my parents decided I was serious enough about learning guitar and they bought me a brand new acoustic guitar.

Getting that first guitar yourself, or as a gift for someone, can be a daunting task. I’ve provided a list here of some great beginners guitar models that you can purchase online or at a local music store: Dunkley’s Music and Gig’s Music are both great local places to get that first guitar.

If you can, stick to tried and true brands: Fender, Yamaha, Gibson, Epiphone, Martin, Taylor, and Ibanez are brands that usually deliver a well-made instrument. Brands to stay away from: First Act, Washburn, Spectrum, Encore. If it looks cheap, it probably is – which means if you’re really interested in playing you’ll be back out looking for a new one in no time at all.

If you have any questions about which guitar to get, feel free to call me at 208.412.5740.

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Creating quality guitarists since 2010! The Rhythm Factory is your first and most important step in becoming an accomplished guitarist! But more than just providing top-notch guitar instruction, we are seeking to create a community of guitarists who can collaborate and work together in order to foster creativity and diversity in the Boise music scene. Let's start something amazing!
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